She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Thomas Dempsey; parents, Leonard and Marcella Smith; daughter in law, Lynn M. Dempsey; and brother, Eldon Smith.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 12 Noon at Holy Martyrs Catholic Church, 3100 S. Weymouth Road, Medina. The Rev. Stephen Dohner will officiate. Burial will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 7 to 9 P.M. at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina, as well as one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1690 W. Market St. Akron, OH 44313. Online condolences at www.waitefuneralhome.com